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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 91.92 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 91.92 and 60.89 is: 90.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 91.92 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/91.92 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 91.92 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 5,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596.55/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.63

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