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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.59 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.59 and 37.97 is: 52.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.59 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.59 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.59 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212.19/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.42

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