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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.62 and 21.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.62 and 21.17 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.62 = 21.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.62 = 21.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.62 × 21.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 1,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960.77/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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