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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 93.04 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 93.04 and 61.18 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 93.04 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/93.04 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 93.04 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 5,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692.19/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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