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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 93.39 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 93.39 and 61.53 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 93.39 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/93.39 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 93.39 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 5,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746.22/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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