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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.80 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.80 and 22.70 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.80 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.80 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.80 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 2,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083.86/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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