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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.73, 92.63 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.73, 92.63 and 25.69 is: 38.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.73 : 92.63 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.73/92.63 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.73x = 92.63 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.73x = 2,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379.50/61.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.55

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