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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 92.02 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 92.02 and 55.54 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 92.02 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/92.02 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 92.02 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 5,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110.79/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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