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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.47, 92.10 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.47, 92.10 and 61.29 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.47 : 92.10 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.47/92.10 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.47x = 92.10 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.47x = 5,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644.81/61.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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