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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.08, 84.22 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.08, 84.22 and 54.55 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.08 : 84.22 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.08/84.22 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.08x = 84.22 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.08x = 4,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.20/61.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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