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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 91.98 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 91.98 and 56.73 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 91.98 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/91.98 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 91.98 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 5,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218.03/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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