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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 84.48 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 84.48 and 39.42 is: 54.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 84.48 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/84.48 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 84.48 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 3,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330.20/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.36

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