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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 92.79 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 92.79 and 59.51 is: 89.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 92.79 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/92.79 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 92.79 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 5,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522.16/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.30

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