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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.11, 91.17 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.11, 91.17 and 54.27 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.11 : 91.17 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.11/91.17 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.11x = 91.17 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.11x = 4,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.80/61.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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