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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 92.56 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 92.56 and 59.81 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 92.56 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/92.56 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 92.56 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 5,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536.01/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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