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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 92.03 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 92.03 and 58.77 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 92.03 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/92.03 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 92.03 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 5,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408.60/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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