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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.89 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.89 and 27.69 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.89 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.89 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.89 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 2,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.81/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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