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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 93.26 and 56.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 93.26 and 56.39 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 93.26 = 56.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/93.26 = 56.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 93.26 × 56.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 5,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258.18/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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