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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 84.65 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 84.65 and 33.71 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 84.65 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/84.65 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 84.65 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 2,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853.55/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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