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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 92.84 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 92.84 and 55.68 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 92.84 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/92.84 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 92.84 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 5,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169.33/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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