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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.84 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.84 and 29.84 is: 44.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.84 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.84 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.84 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 2,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.73/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.76

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