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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.61, 92.46 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.61, 92.46 and 29.15 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.61 : 92.46 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.61/92.46 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.61x = 92.46 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.61x = 2,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.75/61.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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