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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 84.43 and 41.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 84.43 and 41.77 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 84.43 = 41.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/84.43 = 41.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 84.43 × 41.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 3,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526.64/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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