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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.43 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.43 and 37.65 is: 56.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.43 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.43 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.43 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 3,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479.99/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.37

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