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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 84.60 and 51.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 84.60 and 51.51 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 84.60 = 51.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/84.60 = 51.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 84.60 × 51.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 4,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357.75/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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