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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.52 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.52 and 53.64 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.52 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.52 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.52 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962.77/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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