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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 92.93 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 92.93 and 25.40 is: 38.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 92.93 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/92.93 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 92.93 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 2,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360.02/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.09

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