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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.76 and 42.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.76 and 42.67 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.76 = 42.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.76 = 42.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.76 × 42.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 3,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958.07/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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