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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.15, 84.40 and 39.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.15, 84.40 and 39.31 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.15 : 84.40 = 39.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.15/84.40 = 39.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.15x = 84.40 × 39.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.15x = 3,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317.76/61.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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