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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.36, 91.53 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.36, 91.53 and 61.16 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.36 : 91.53 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.36/91.53 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.36x = 91.53 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.36x = 5,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597.52/61.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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