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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.69 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.69 and 32.94 is: 49.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.69 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.69 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.69 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 3,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053.21/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.38

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