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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.06 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.06 and 55.59 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.06 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.06 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.06 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 5,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.34/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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