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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 91.91 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 91.91 and 17.94 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 91.91 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/91.91 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 91.91 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 1,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648.82/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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