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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.68 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.68 and 22.62 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.68 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.68 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.68 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 2,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073.80/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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