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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 93 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 93 and 53.81 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 93 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/93 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 93 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 5,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003.87/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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