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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 92.49 and 57.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 92.49 and 57.49 is: 86.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 92.49 = 57.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/92.49 = 57.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 92.49 × 57.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 5,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317.25/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.33

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