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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 85.19 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 85.19 and 53.56 is: 73.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 85.19 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/85.19 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 85.19 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 4,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562.70/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.87

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