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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.59 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.59 and 55.66 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.59 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.59 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.59 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,153.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153.56/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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