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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.25, 84.54 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.25, 84.54 and 42.83 is: 59.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.25 : 84.54 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.25/84.54 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.25x = 84.54 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.25x = 3,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620.85/61.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.12

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