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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 84.36 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 84.36 and 39.32 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 84.36 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/84.36 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 84.36 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 3,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317.04/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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