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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 92.06 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 92.06 and 22.87 is: 34.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 92.06 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/92.06 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 92.06 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 2,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105.24/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.30

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