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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 92.29 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 92.29 and 56.20 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 92.29 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/92.29 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 92.29 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 5,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186.70/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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