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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 85.54 and 38.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 85.54 and 38.65 is: 53.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 85.54 = 38.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/85.54 = 38.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 85.54 × 38.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 3,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.69/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.34

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