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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.65, 92.36 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.65, 92.36 and 55.58 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.65 : 92.36 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.65/92.36 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.65x = 92.36 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.65x = 5,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132.63/61.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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