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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 92.17 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 92.17 and 56.44 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 92.17 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/92.17 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 92.17 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 5,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201.70/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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