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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.36 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.36 and 56.66 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.36 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.36 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.36 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 5,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.07/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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