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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 92.71 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 92.71 and 36.14 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 92.71 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/92.71 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 92.71 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 3,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349.90/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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