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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92.51 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92.51 and 23.15 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92.51 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92.51 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92.51 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 2,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.49/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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