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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 92.75 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 92.75 and 55.26 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 92.75 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/92.75 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 92.75 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.09/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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