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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.76 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.76 and 25.74 is: 38.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.76 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.76 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.76 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 2,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387.64/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.63

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