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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 91.83 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 91.83 and 29.19 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 91.83 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/91.83 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 91.83 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 2,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680.52/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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