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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 85.48 and 37.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 85.48 and 37.38 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 85.48 = 37.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/85.48 = 37.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 85.48 × 37.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 3,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.24/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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