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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 92.22 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 92.22 and 20.92 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 92.22 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/92.22 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 92.22 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 1,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.78/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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