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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 91.76 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 91.76 and 30.76 is: 46.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 91.76 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/91.76 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 91.76 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 2,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.08/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.11

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