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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.30 and 56.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.30 and 56.03 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.30 = 56.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.30 = 56.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.30 × 56.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 5,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115.54/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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