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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.03 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.03 and 55.32 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.03 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.03 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.03 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648.54/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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