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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.60 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.60 and 56.83 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.60 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.60 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.60 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262.17/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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