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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.72 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.72 and 37.92 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.72 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.72 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.72 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.94/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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