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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 93.18 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 93.18 and 61.04 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 93.18 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/93.18 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 93.18 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 5,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687.71/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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