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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.50 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.50 and 56.61 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.50 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.50 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.50 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 5,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.82/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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