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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.58 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.58 and 27.44 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.58 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.58 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.58 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 2,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.85/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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