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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.11 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.11 and 55.64 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.11 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.11 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.11 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 5,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.00/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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