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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 84.53 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 84.53 and 36.71 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 84.53 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/84.53 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 84.53 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 3,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.77/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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