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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 91.98 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 91.98 and 42.21 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 91.98 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/91.98 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 91.98 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 3,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882.48/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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