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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.39, 92.07 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.39, 92.07 and 18.64 is: 27.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.39 : 92.07 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.39/92.07 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.39x = 92.07 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.39x = 1,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716.18/61.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.96

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