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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 92.96 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 92.96 and 23.44 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 92.96 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/92.96 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 92.96 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 2,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178.87/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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