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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.42 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.42 and 36.60 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.42 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.42 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.42 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 3,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089.77/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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