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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 92.25 and 25.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 92.25 and 25.41 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 92.25 = 25.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/92.25 = 25.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 92.25 × 25.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 2,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.95/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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