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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.25, 84.08 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.25, 84.08 and 54.15 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.25 : 84.08 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.25/84.08 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.25x = 84.08 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.25x = 4,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552.66/61.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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