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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 92.87 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 92.87 and 41.61 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 92.87 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/92.87 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 92.87 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 3,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864.11/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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