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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 84.59 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 84.59 and 37.98 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 84.59 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/84.59 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 84.59 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 3,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212.54/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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