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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 91.46 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 91.46 and 54.18 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 91.46 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/91.46 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 91.46 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 4,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955.03/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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