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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.04, 91.11 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.04, 91.11 and 55.64 is: 83.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.04 : 91.11 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.04/91.11 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.04x = 91.11 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.04x = 5,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.36/61.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.05

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