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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.55 and 42.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.55 and 42.91 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.55 = 42.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.55 = 42.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.55 × 42.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 3,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927.97/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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