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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.65, 91.95 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.65, 91.95 and 53.96 is: 80.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.65 : 91.95 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.65/91.95 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.65x = 91.95 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.65x = 4,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961.16/61.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.47

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