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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 92.06 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 92.06 and 36.97 is: 55.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 92.06 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/92.06 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 92.06 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403.18/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.54

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