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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.08, 84.26 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.08, 84.26 and 41.66 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.08 : 84.26 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.08/84.26 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.08x = 84.26 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.08x = 3,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510.27/61.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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