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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.11, 91.68 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.11, 91.68 and 54.39 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.11 : 91.68 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.11/91.68 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.11x = 91.68 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.11x = 4,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986.48/61.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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