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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.47, 92.16 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.47, 92.16 and 27.22 is: 40.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.47 : 92.16 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.47/92.16 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.47x = 92.16 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.47x = 2,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.60/61.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.81

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