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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.45, 92.03 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.45, 92.03 and 30.94 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.45 : 92.03 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.45/92.03 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.45x = 92.03 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.45x = 2,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847.02/61.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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