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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 84.39 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 84.39 and 39.02 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 84.39 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/84.39 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 84.39 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 3,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.33/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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