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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.69 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.69 and 20.55 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.69 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.69 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.69 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 1,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.23/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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