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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.65, 92.48 and 21.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.65, 92.48 and 21.07 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.65 : 92.48 = 21.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.65/92.48 = 21.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.65x = 92.48 × 21.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.65x = 1,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.48/61.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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