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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 91.67 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 91.67 and 55.42 is: 83.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 91.67 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/91.67 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 91.67 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 5,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079.85/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.03

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