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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.10, 84.40 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.10, 84.40 and 59.84 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.10 : 84.40 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.10/84.40 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.10x = 84.40 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.10x = 5,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.50/61.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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