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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 84.04 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 84.04 and 53.72 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 84.04 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/84.04 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 84.04 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 4,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514.63/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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