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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92.06 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92.06 and 53.15 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92.06 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92.06 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92.06 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 4,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892.26/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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