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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 91.82 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 91.82 and 30.81 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 91.82 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/91.82 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 91.82 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 2,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829.40/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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