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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 84.41 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 84.41 and 39.34 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 84.41 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/84.41 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 84.41 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 3,320.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320.27/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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