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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.90 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.90 and 21.35 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.90 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.90 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.90 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 1,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.00/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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