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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.93 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.93 and 25.86 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.93 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.93 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.93 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 2,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.04/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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