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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.12, 91.65 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.12, 91.65 and 26.87 is: 40.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.12 : 91.65 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.12/91.65 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.12x = 91.65 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.12x = 2,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.64/61.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.30

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