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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.36, 92.07 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.36, 92.07 and 28.86 is: 43.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.36 : 92.07 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.36/92.07 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.36x = 92.07 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.36x = 2,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.79/61.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.30

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