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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 92.95 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 92.95 and 23.42 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 92.95 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/92.95 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 92.95 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 2,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.89/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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