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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.50 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.50 and 21.09 is: 31.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.50 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.50 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.50 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 1,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950.77/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.63

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