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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.57 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.57 and 29.63 is: 44.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.57 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.57 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.57 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 2,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.85/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.45

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