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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.12, 91.83 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.12, 91.83 and 60.11 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.12 : 91.83 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.12/91.83 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.12x = 91.83 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.12x = 5,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520.01/61.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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