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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.86 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.86 and 36.25 is: 54.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.86 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.86 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.86 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366.18/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.36

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