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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 91.46 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 91.46 and 58.40 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 91.46 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/91.46 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 91.46 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 5,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341.81/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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