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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92.48 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92.48 and 27.42 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92.48 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92.48 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92.48 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 2,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535.66/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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