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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.90 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.90 and 37.55 is: 56.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.90 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.90 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.90 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487.74/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.35

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