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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.80 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.80 and 21.28 is: 31.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.80 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.80 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.80 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 1,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.78/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.91

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