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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 92.45 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 92.45 and 56.54 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 92.45 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/92.45 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 92.45 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 5,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226.92/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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