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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 84.56 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 84.56 and 35.42 is: 48.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 84.56 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/84.56 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 84.56 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 2,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995.12/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.87

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