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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 84.44 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 84.44 and 37.89 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 84.44 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/84.44 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 84.44 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 3,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199.43/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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