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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 92.12 and 39.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 92.12 and 39.75 is: 59.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 92.12 = 39.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/92.12 = 39.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 92.12 × 39.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 3,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661.57/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.68

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