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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 84.21 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 84.21 and 51.84 is: 71.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 84.21 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/84.21 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 84.21 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 4,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365.45/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.49

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