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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 85.16 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 85.16 and 53.93 is: 74.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 85.16 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/85.16 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 85.16 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 4,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591.98/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.36

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