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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 84.45 and 57.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 84.45 and 57.53 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 84.45 = 57.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/84.45 = 57.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 84.45 × 57.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 4,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858.41/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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