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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 84.61 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 84.61 and 33.68 is: 46.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 84.61 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/84.61 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 84.61 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 2,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.47/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.48

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