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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.21 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.21 and 58.19 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.21 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.21 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.21 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 5,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.95/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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