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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 92.96 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 92.96 and 25.88 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 92.96 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/92.96 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 92.96 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 2,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405.21/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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