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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.08, 83.83 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.08, 83.83 and 55.87 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.08 : 83.83 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.08/83.83 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.08x = 83.83 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.08x = 4,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683.37/61.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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