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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.90 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.90 and 37.88 is: 56.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.90 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.90 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.90 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.05/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.83

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