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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.04, 84.18 and 39.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.04, 84.18 and 39.21 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.04 : 84.18 = 39.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.04/84.18 = 39.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.04x = 84.18 × 39.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.04x = 3,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.70/61.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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