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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.25 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.25 and 57.24 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.25 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.25 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.25 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.39/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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