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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.80 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.80 and 36.23 is: 54.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.80 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.80 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.80 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 3,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362.29/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.31

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