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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.72 and 18.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.72 and 18.39 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.72 = 18.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.72 = 18.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.72 × 18.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 1,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686.64/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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