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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 84.55 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 84.55 and 60.10 is: 83.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 84.55 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/84.55 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 84.55 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 5,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081.46/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.30

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