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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.58 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.58 and 54.05 is: 80.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.58 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.58 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.58 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 4,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949.17/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.69

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