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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 85.28 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 85.28 and 53.55 is: 73.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 85.28 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/85.28 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 85.28 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 4,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566.48/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.96

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