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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.98 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.98 and 20.75 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.98 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.98 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.98 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 1,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.13/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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