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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.41 and 56.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.41 and 56.12 is: 84.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.41 = 56.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.41 = 56.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.41 × 56.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186.14/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.00

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