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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.57, 92.36 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.57, 92.36 and 25.49 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.57 : 92.36 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.57/92.36 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.57x = 92.36 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.57x = 2,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.26/61.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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