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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.99 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.99 and 20.77 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.99 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.99 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.99 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 1,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.63/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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