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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.86 and 41.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.86 and 41.65 is: 62.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.86 = 41.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.86 = 41.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.86 × 41.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.28/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.46

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