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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.96 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.96 and 44.81 is: 67.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.96 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.96 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.96 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 4,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165.54/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.31

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