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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 92.30 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 92.30 and 25.44 is: 38.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 92.30 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/92.30 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 92.30 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 2,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348.11/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.18

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