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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.68 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.68 and 53.88 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.68 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.68 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.68 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993.60/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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