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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 84.57 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 84.57 and 47.50 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 84.57 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/84.57 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 84.57 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 4,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017.08/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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