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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.85 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.85 and 25.86 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.85 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.85 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.85 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 2,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401.10/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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