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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92.48 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92.48 and 29.13 is: 43.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92.48 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92.48 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92.48 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 2,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.02/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.69

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