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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 91.80 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 91.80 and 61.24 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 91.80 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/91.80 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 91.80 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 5,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621.83/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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