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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 92.84 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 92.84 and 59.76 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 92.84 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/92.84 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 92.84 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 5,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548.12/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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