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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 92.97 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 92.97 and 61.74 is: 92.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 92.97 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/92.97 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 92.97 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 5,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739.97/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.65

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