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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.42, 91.92 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.42, 91.92 and 37.25 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.42 : 91.92 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.42/91.92 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.42x = 91.92 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.42x = 3,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424.02/61.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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