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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 92.31 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 92.31 and 56.72 is: 85.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 92.31 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/92.31 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 92.31 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 5,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235.36/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.59

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