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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.21, 84.48 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.21, 84.48 and 36.65 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.21 : 84.48 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.21/84.48 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.21x = 84.48 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.21x = 3,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096.47/61.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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