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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.47 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.47 and 39.08 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.47 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.47 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.47 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 3,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.47/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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