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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.86, 92.77 and 36.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.86, 92.77 and 36.19 is: 54.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.86 : 92.77 = 36.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.86/92.77 = 36.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.86x = 92.77 × 36.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.86x = 3,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357.02/61.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.27

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