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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.52 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.52 and 54 is: 81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.52 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.52 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.52 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 4,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996.08/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81

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