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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.33 and 42.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.33 and 42.71 is: 58.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.33 = 42.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.33 = 42.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.33 × 42.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 3,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601.31/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.89

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