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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 84.63 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 84.63 and 54.49 is: 75.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 84.63 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/84.63 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 84.63 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 4,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611.49/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.30

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