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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.86 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.86 and 23.37 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.86 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.86 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.86 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 2,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170.39/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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