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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.86, 92.82 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.86, 92.82 and 56.19 is: 84.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.86 : 92.82 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.86/92.82 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.86x = 92.82 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.86x = 5,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215.56/61.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.31

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