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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 92.25 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 92.25 and 20.35 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 92.25 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/92.25 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 92.25 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 1,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.06/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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