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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 92.11 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 92.11 and 28.96 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 92.11 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/92.11 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 92.11 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 2,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667.28/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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