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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 92.54 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 92.54 and 54.88 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 92.54 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/92.54 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 92.54 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 5,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078.50/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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