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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 84.41 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 84.41 and 53.37 is: 73.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 84.41 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/84.41 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 84.41 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 4,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504.69/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.59

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