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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.62 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.62 and 25.68 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.62 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.62 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.62 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 2,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378.48/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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