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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.37 and 39.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.37 and 39.03 is: 53.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.37 = 39.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.37 = 39.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.37 × 39.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 3,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.96/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.84

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