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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.60, 92.56 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.60, 92.56 and 54.54 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.60 : 92.56 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.60/92.56 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.60x = 92.56 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.60x = 5,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048.22/61.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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