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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 92.19 and 27.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 92.19 and 27.21 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 92.19 = 27.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/92.19 = 27.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 92.19 × 27.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 2,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.49/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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