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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.39 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.39 and 54.04 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.39 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.39 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.39 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 4,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992.99/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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