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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 92.59 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 92.59 and 60.11 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 92.59 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/92.59 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 92.59 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 5,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.28/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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