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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.55 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.55 and 54.90 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.55 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.55 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.55 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 5,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081.00/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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