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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 84.51 and 36.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 84.51 and 36.67 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 84.51 = 36.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/84.51 = 36.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 84.51 × 36.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 3,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098.98/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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