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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 91.94 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 91.94 and 18.55 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 91.94 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/91.94 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 91.94 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 1,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705.16/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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