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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.31 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.31 and 59.04 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.31 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.31 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.31 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 5,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449.98/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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