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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 84.33 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 84.33 and 55.97 is: 76.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 84.33 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/84.33 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 84.33 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 4,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719.95/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.82

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