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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 84.17 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 84.17 and 59.81 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 84.17 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/84.17 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 84.17 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 5,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033.94/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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