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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 91.59 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 91.59 and 37 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 91.59 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/91.59 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 91.59 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 3,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388.83/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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