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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.03 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.03 and 55.16 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.03 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.03 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.03 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 5,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076.37/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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