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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.37 and 53.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.37 and 53.10 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.37 = 53.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.37 = 53.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.37 × 53.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 4,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904.85/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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