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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.77 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.77 and 29.35 is: 44.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.77 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.77 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.77 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 2,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.49/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.03

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