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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 91.86 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 91.86 and 61.17 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 91.86 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/91.86 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 91.86 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 5,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,619.08/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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