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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 91.76 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 91.76 and 39.55 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 91.76 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/91.76 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 91.76 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 3,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628.65/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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