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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 84.60 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 84.60 and 55.48 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 84.60 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/84.60 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 84.60 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 4,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693.61/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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