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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 92.25 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 92.25 and 25.40 is: 38.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 92.25 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/92.25 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 92.25 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 2,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.40/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.10

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