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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.08 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.08 and 57.41 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.08 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.08 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.08 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 5,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.30/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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