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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.42, 92.14 and 27.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.42, 92.14 and 27.19 is: 40.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.42 : 92.14 = 27.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.42/92.14 = 27.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.42x = 92.14 × 27.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.42x = 2,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504.99/61.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.79

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