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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 91.46 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 91.46 and 56.76 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 91.46 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/91.46 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 91.46 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 5,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.99/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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