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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 91.68 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 91.68 and 41.92 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 91.68 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/91.68 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 91.68 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 3,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843.23/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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