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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.53, 92.29 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.53, 92.29 and 15.88 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.53 : 92.29 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.53/92.29 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.53x = 92.29 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.53x = 1,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.57/61.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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