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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 92 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 92 and 28.81 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 92 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/92 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 92 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 2,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650.52/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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