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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.75 and 41.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.75 and 41.31 is: 62.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.75 = 41.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.75 = 41.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.75 × 41.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 3,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831.30/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.10

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