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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.85 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.85 and 54.15 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.85 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.85 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.85 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027.83/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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