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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.15, 91.74 and 26.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.15, 91.74 and 26.92 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.15 : 91.74 = 26.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.15/91.74 = 26.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.15x = 91.74 × 26.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.15x = 2,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.51/61.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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