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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 84 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 84 and 55.54 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 84 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/84 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 84 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 4,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.36/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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