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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 92.37 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 92.37 and 18.25 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 92.37 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/92.37 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 92.37 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 1,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.29/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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