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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 92.76 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 92.76 and 27.62 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 92.76 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/92.76 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 92.76 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 2,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.03/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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