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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 91.84 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 91.84 and 25.20 is: 37.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 91.84 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/91.84 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 91.84 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 2,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314.37/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.77

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