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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.42, 92.14 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.42, 92.14 and 20.84 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.42 : 92.14 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.42/92.14 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.42x = 92.14 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.42x = 1,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.20/61.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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