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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 91.76 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 91.76 and 55.10 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 91.76 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/91.76 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 91.76 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 5,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055.98/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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