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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.68 and 24.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.68 and 24.56 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.68 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.68 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.68 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 2,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251.66/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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