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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.12 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.12 and 53.92 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.12 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.12 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.12 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 4,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966.38/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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