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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.56 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.56 and 29.20 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.56 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.56 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.56 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 2,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.75/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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