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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 84.31 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 84.31 and 36.53 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 84.31 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/84.31 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 84.31 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 3,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079.65/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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