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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.72, 92.53 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.72, 92.53 and 29.21 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.72 : 92.53 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.72/92.53 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.72x = 92.53 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.72x = 2,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.41/61.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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