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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.52, 92.30 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.52, 92.30 and 25.47 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.52 : 92.30 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.52/92.30 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.52x = 92.30 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.52x = 2,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.75/61.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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