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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.68 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.68 and 58.01 is: 86.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.68 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.68 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.68 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 5,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375.76/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.82

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