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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.93 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.93 and 27.72 is: 41.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.93 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.93 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.93 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 2,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.42/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.59

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