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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.78 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.78 and 54.06 is: 81.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.78 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.78 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.78 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 5,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015.69/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.21

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