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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.41, 92.04 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.41, 92.04 and 53.81 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.41 : 92.04 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.41/92.04 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.41x = 92.04 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.41x = 4,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952.87/61.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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