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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.72, 92.63 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.72, 92.63 and 25.65 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.72 : 92.63 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.72/92.63 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.72x = 92.63 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.72x = 2,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376.19/61.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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