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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.25, 84.56 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.25, 84.56 and 39.47 is: 54.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.25 : 84.56 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.25/84.56 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.25x = 84.56 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.25x = 3,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336.96/61.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.49

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