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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.76 and 53.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.76 and 53.30 is: 79.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.76 = 53.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.76 = 53.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.76 × 53.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 4,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890.08/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.73

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