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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.75, 92.63 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.75, 92.63 and 27.48 is: 41.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.75 : 92.63 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.75/92.63 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.75x = 92.63 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.75x = 2,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.47/61.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.22

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