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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 92.30 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 92.30 and 59.12 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 92.30 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/92.30 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 92.30 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 5,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456.48/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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