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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.73 and 36.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.73 and 36.74 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.73 = 36.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.73 = 36.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.73 × 36.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 3,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370.48/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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