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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.90 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.90 and 19.20 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.90 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.90 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.90 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 1,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.68/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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