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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 91.74 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 91.74 and 28.71 is: 43.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 91.74 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/91.74 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 91.74 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 2,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633.40/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.02

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