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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 84.67 and 36.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 84.67 and 36.79 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 84.67 = 36.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/84.67 = 36.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 84.67 × 36.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 3,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114.92/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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