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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.25, 91.91 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.25, 91.91 and 56.66 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.25 : 91.91 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.25/91.91 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.25x = 91.91 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.25x = 5,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207.62/61.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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