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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 91.67 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 91.67 and 30.66 is: 45.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 91.67 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/91.67 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 91.67 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 2,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.60/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.95

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