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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.47, 91.91 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.47, 91.91 and 53.01 is: 79.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.47 : 91.91 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.47/91.91 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.47x = 91.91 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.47x = 4,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871.88/61.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.26

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