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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 91.67 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 91.67 and 32.27 is: 48.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 91.67 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/91.67 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 91.67 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 2,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958.31/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.32

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