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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 92.67 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 92.67 and 31.37 is: 47.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 92.67 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/92.67 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 92.67 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 2,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.48/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.02

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