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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 91.70 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 91.70 and 36.77 is: 55.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 91.70 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/91.70 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 91.70 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 3,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371.85/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.20

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