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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.69 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.69 and 26.87 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.69 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.69 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.69 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 2,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.01/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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