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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.14 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.14 and 61.60 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.14 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.14 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.14 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 5,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675.82/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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