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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.56 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.56 and 29.63 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.56 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.56 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.56 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 2,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.55/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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