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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 92.80 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 92.80 and 39.07 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 92.80 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/92.80 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 92.80 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 3,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625.50/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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