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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.10, 91.54 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.10, 91.54 and 37 is: 55.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.10 : 91.54 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.10/91.54 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.10x = 91.54 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.10x = 3,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386.98/61.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.43

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