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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.60 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.60 and 25.67 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.60 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.60 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.60 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 2,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376.45/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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