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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.36, 84.54 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.36, 84.54 and 55.96 is: 77.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.36 : 84.54 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.36/84.54 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.36x = 84.54 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.36x = 4,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730.86/61.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.10

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