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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.49 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.49 and 18.91 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.49 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.49 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.49 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 1,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748.66/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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