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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 91.85 and 27.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 91.85 and 27.03 is: 40.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 91.85 = 27.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/91.85 = 27.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 91.85 × 27.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 2,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.57/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.55

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