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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.55 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.55 and 25.63 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.55 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.55 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.55 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 2,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.06/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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