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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 92.04 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 92.04 and 30.48 is: 45.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 92.04 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/92.04 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 92.04 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 2,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805.38/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.69

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