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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.04, 84.30 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.04, 84.30 and 59.65 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.04 : 84.30 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.04/84.30 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.04x = 84.30 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.04x = 5,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.50/61.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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