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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 84.31 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 84.31 and 59.83 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 84.31 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/84.31 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 84.31 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 5,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.91/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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