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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 92.30 and 29.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 92.30 and 29.03 is: 43.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 92.30 = 29.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/92.30 = 29.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 92.30 × 29.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 2,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679.47/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.54

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