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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 91.52 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 91.52 and 55.55 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 91.52 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/91.52 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 91.52 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 5,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.10/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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