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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 92.91 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 92.91 and 36.27 is: 54.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 92.91 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/92.91 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 92.91 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 3,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369.85/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.37

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