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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 84.19 and 42.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 84.19 and 42.60 is: 58.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 84.19 = 42.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/84.19 = 42.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 84.19 × 42.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 3,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586.49/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.79

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