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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 92.02 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 92.02 and 54.36 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 92.02 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/92.02 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 92.02 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 5,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002.21/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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