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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 91.68 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 91.68 and 20.55 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 91.68 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/91.68 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 91.68 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 1,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883.93/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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