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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.86, 92.88 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.86, 92.88 and 53.94 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.86 : 92.88 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.86/92.88 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.86x = 92.88 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.86x = 5,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009.95/61.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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