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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.54 and 31.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.54 and 31.34 is: 46.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.54 = 31.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.54 = 31.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.54 × 31.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 2,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899.99/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.95

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