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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.46 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.46 and 41.84 is: 57.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.46 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.46 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.46 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533.81/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.67

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