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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.20 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.20 and 54.64 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.20 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.20 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.20 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037.07/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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