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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 84.38 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 84.38 and 58.71 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 84.38 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/84.38 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 84.38 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 4,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953.66/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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