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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 92.70 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 92.70 and 19.04 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 92.70 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/92.70 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 92.70 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 1,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.54/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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