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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.57, 92.25 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.57, 92.25 and 55.23 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.57 : 92.25 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.57/92.25 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.57x = 92.25 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.57x = 5,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095.11/61.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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