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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.43 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.43 and 37.87 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.43 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.43 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.43 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 3,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196.99/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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