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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 92.17 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 92.17 and 41.13 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 92.17 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/92.17 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 92.17 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 3,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790.95/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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