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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.07 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.07 and 59.50 is: 88.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.07 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.07 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.07 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 5,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478.17/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.46

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