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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.55, 85.17 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.55, 85.17 and 53.90 is: 74.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.55 : 85.17 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.55/85.17 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.55x = 85.17 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.55x = 4,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590.66/61.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.58

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