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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.62, 92.45 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.62, 92.45 and 55.95 is: 83.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.62 : 92.45 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.62/92.45 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.62x = 92.45 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.62x = 5,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172.58/61.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.94

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