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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 92.59 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 92.59 and 61.30 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 92.59 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/92.59 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 92.59 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 5,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675.77/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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