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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.37, 92.04 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.37, 92.04 and 18.62 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.37 : 92.04 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.37/92.04 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.37x = 92.04 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.37x = 1,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.32/61.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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