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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.51, 92.27 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.51, 92.27 and 41.16 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.51 : 92.27 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.51/92.27 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.51x = 92.27 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.51x = 3,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797.94/61.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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