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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 84.46 and 39.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 84.46 and 39.38 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 84.46 = 39.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/84.46 = 39.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 84.46 × 39.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 3,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326.03/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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