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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.76 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.76 and 59.18 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.76 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.76 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.76 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 5,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489.54/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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