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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 92.48 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 92.48 and 57.50 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 92.48 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/92.48 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 92.48 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 5,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317.60/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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