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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.62 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.62 and 41.50 is: 62.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.62 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.62 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.62 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843.73/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.20

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