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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.20 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.20 and 55.88 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.20 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.20 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.20 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 4,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704.40/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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