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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 84.26 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 84.26 and 41.45 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 84.26 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/84.26 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 84.26 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 3,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492.26/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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