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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 84.96 and 57.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 84.96 and 57.06 is: 78.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 84.96 = 57.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/84.96 = 57.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 84.96 × 57.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 4,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847.82/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.29

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