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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 84.43 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 84.43 and 33.55 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 84.43 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/84.43 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 84.43 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 2,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.03/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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