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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.14 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.14 and 56.96 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.14 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.14 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.14 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248.29/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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