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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.22, 84.49 and 39.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.22, 84.49 and 39.38 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.22 : 84.49 = 39.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.22/84.49 = 39.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.22x = 84.49 × 39.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.22x = 3,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326.70/61.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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