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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.78 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.78 and 25.76 is: 38.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.78 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.78 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.78 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 2,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.01/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.65

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