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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 84.53 and 49.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 84.53 and 49.61 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 84.53 = 49.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/84.53 = 49.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 84.53 × 49.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 4,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193.53/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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