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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.72 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.72 and 41.52 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.72 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.72 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.72 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 3,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.73/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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