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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.59 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.59 and 32.91 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.59 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.59 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.59 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046.71/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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