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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.54 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.54 and 61.26 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.54 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.54 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.54 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 5,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668.81/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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