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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.68 and 26.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.68 and 26.86 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.68 = 26.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.68 = 26.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.68 × 26.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 2,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.26/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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