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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 84.26 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 84.26 and 35.19 is: 48.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 84.26 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/84.26 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 84.26 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 2,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.03/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.55

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