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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 92.86 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 92.86 and 44.96 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 92.86 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/92.86 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 92.86 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 4,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.99/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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