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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 93.25 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 93.25 and 61.74 is: 93.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 93.25 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/93.25 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 93.25 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757.26/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.25

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