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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.53, 92.31 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.53, 92.31 and 20.93 is: 31.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.53 : 92.31 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.53/92.31 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.53x = 92.31 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.53x = 1,931.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.51/61.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.39

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