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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.72, 92.61 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.72, 92.61 and 31.28 is: 46.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.72 : 92.61 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.72/92.61 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.72x = 92.61 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.72x = 2,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896.84/61.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.94

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