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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.92 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.92 and 36.26 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.92 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.92 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.92 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 3,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369.28/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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