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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.49 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.49 and 25.65 is: 38.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.49 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.49 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.49 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 2,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.37/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.46

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