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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 92.91 and 33.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 92.91 and 33.04 is: 49.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 92.91 = 33.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/92.91 = 33.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 92.91 × 33.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 3,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069.19/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.58

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