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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 91.62 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 91.62 and 55.62 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 91.62 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/91.62 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 91.62 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 5,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095.90/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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