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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 93.01 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 93.01 and 41.74 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 93.01 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/93.01 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 93.01 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882.24/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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