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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92.50 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92.50 and 40.31 is: 60.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92.50 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92.50 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92.50 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 3,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728.68/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.46

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