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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.37, 91.99 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.37, 91.99 and 20.76 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.37 : 91.99 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.37/91.99 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.37x = 91.99 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.37x = 1,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909.91/61.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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