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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 91.86 and 25.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 91.86 and 25.15 is: 37.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 91.86 = 25.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/91.86 = 25.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 91.86 × 25.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 2,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.05/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.73

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