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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 84.51 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 84.51 and 42.61 is: 58.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 84.51 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/84.51 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 84.51 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 3,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601.08/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.77

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