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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 92.97 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 92.97 and 37.89 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 92.97 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/92.97 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 92.97 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 3,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522.17/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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