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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.85, 92.60 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.85, 92.60 and 54.92 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.85 : 92.60 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.85/92.60 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.85x = 92.60 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.85x = 5,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085.06/61.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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