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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.81, 92.65 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.81, 92.65 and 54.58 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.81 : 92.65 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.81/92.65 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.81x = 92.65 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.81x = 5,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056.84/61.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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