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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.37, 92.52 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.37, 92.52 and 60.86 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.37 : 92.52 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.37/92.52 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.37x = 92.52 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.37x = 5,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,630.30/61.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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