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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.39 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.39 and 56.01 is: 77.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.39 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.39 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.39 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726.63/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.27

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