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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 91.92 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 91.92 and 55.32 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 91.92 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/91.92 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 91.92 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 5,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085.01/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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