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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.41, 92.14 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.41, 92.14 and 25.31 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.41 : 92.14 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.41/92.14 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.41x = 92.14 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.41x = 2,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332.23/61.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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