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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 85.24 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 85.24 and 55.27 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 85.24 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/85.24 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 85.24 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 4,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711.21/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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