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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 84.59 and 36.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 84.59 and 36.41 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 84.59 = 36.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/84.59 = 36.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 84.59 × 36.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 3,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080.06/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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