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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.37 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.37 and 55.89 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.37 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.37 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.37 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 5,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162.56/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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