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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.35 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.35 and 18.81 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.35 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.35 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.35 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 1,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737.24/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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