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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 92.67 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 92.67 and 25.73 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 92.67 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/92.67 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 92.67 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 2,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384.40/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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