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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.58 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.58 and 26.83 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.58 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.58 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.58 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 2,457.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.22/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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