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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.05, 91.61 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.05, 91.61 and 26.82 is: 40.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.05 : 91.61 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.05/91.61 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.05x = 91.61 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.05x = 2,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456.98/61.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.25

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