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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.41 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.41 and 60.25 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.41 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.41 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.41 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 5,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567.70/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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