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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.08, 92.04 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.08, 92.04 and 55.14 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.08 : 92.04 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.08/92.04 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.08x = 92.04 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.08x = 5,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075.09/61.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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