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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 84.03 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 84.03 and 54.16 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 84.03 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/84.03 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 84.03 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 4,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550.58/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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