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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 83.94 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 83.94 and 55.70 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 83.94 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/83.94 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 83.94 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675.18/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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