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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 84.72 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 84.72 and 51.11 is: 70.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 84.72 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/84.72 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 84.72 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 4,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.62/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.57

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