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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 91.71 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 91.71 and 54.72 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 91.71 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/91.71 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 91.71 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 5,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018.37/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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