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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 92.10 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 92.10 and 53.48 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 92.10 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/92.10 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 92.10 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 4,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.51/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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