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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.55 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.55 and 53.40 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.55 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.55 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.55 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 4,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942.17/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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