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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 92.29 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 92.29 and 18.79 is: 28.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 92.29 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/92.29 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 92.29 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 1,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.13/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.18

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