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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.55, 92.33 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.55, 92.33 and 54.03 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.55 : 92.33 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.55/92.33 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.55x = 92.33 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.55x = 4,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.87/61.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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