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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 83.61 and 57.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 83.61 and 57.80 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 83.61 = 57.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/83.61 = 57.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 83.61 × 57.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 4,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832.66/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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