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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.77 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.77 and 37.82 is: 56.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.77 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.77 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.77 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 3,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508.56/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.67

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