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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 91.76 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 91.76 and 32.27 is: 48.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 91.76 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/91.76 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 91.76 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 2,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960.67/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.41

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