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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.49 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.49 and 27.45 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.49 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.49 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.49 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 2,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539.03/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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