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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 92.82 and 31.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 92.82 and 31.48 is: 47.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 92.82 = 31.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/92.82 = 31.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 92.82 × 31.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 2,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921.97/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.16

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