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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.55 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.55 and 56.15 is: 84.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.55 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.55 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.55 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 5,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196.22/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.13

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