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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 84.60 and 39.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 84.60 and 39.51 is: 54.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 84.60 = 39.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/84.60 = 39.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 84.60 × 39.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 3,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342.55/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.51

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