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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 84.63 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 84.63 and 54.84 is: 75.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 84.63 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/84.63 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 84.63 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 4,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641.11/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.69

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