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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.65, 92.26 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.65, 92.26 and 42.32 is: 63.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.65 : 92.26 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.65/92.26 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.65x = 92.26 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.65x = 3,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904.44/61.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.33

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