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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.71 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.71 and 55.87 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.71 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.71 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.71 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.71/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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