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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 84.35 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 84.35 and 36.59 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 84.35 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/84.35 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 84.35 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 3,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086.04/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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