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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.38 and 27.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.38 and 27.33 is: 41.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.38 = 27.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.38 = 27.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.38 × 27.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 2,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.75/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.01

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