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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 92.01 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 92.01 and 28.89 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 92.01 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/92.01 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 92.01 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 2,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658.17/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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