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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.85, 85.29 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.85, 85.29 and 55.34 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.85 : 85.29 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.85/85.29 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.85x = 85.29 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.85x = 4,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719.52/61.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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