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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.70 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.70 and 18.38 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.70 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.70 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.70 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 1,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.90/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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