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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 91.60 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 91.60 and 58.31 is: 87.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 91.60 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/91.60 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 91.60 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 5,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.20/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.29

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