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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 91.68 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 91.68 and 55.68 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 91.68 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/91.68 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 91.68 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 5,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.74/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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