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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.31 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.31 and 51.30 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.31 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.31 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.31 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324.97/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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