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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.91 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.91 and 19.19 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.91 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.91 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.91 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 1,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.94/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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