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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.62 and 21.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.62 and 21.19 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.62 = 21.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.62 = 21.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.62 × 21.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 1,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.81/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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