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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 84.27 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 84.27 and 33.44 is: 46.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 84.27 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/84.27 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 84.27 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 2,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817.40/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.14

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