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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 91.63 and 36.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 91.63 and 36.80 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 91.63 = 36.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/91.63 = 36.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 91.63 × 36.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 3,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371.89/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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