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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.16 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.16 and 61.02 is: 91.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.16 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.16 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.16 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623.60/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.09

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