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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.62, 91.95 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.62, 91.95 and 55.11 is: 82.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.62 : 91.95 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.62/91.95 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.62x = 91.95 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.62x = 5,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067.36/61.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.24

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