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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 91.62 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 91.62 and 57.30 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 91.62 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/91.62 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 91.62 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 5,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249.83/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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