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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.05, 84.22 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.05, 84.22 and 39.19 is: 54.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.05 : 84.22 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.05/84.22 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.05x = 84.22 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.05x = 3,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.58/61.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.06

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