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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.67 and 31.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.67 and 31.33 is: 47.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.67 = 31.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.67 = 31.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.67 × 31.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 2,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.43/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.02

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