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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.72 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.72 and 30.70 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.72 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.72 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.72 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 2,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.27/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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