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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.89 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.89 and 61.01 is: 91.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.89 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.89 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.89 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 5,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666.75/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.58

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