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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.40 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.40 and 25.61 is: 38.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.40 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.40 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.40 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 2,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366.60/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.38

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