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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.73 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.73 and 18.50 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.73 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.73 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.73 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 1,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715.53/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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