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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 84.62 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 84.62 and 42.90 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 84.62 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/84.62 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 84.62 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 3,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630.20/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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