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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.52 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.52 and 54.60 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.52 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.52 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.52 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 4,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614.79/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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