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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.48 and 31.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.48 and 31.22 is: 46.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.48 = 31.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.48 = 31.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.48 × 31.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 2,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.23/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.79

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