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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.61, 92.38 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.61, 92.38 and 21.01 is: 31.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.61 : 92.38 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.61/92.38 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.61x = 92.38 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.61x = 1,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940.90/61.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.50

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