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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.37, 85.14 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.37, 85.14 and 58.40 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.37 : 85.14 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.37/85.14 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.37x = 85.14 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.37x = 4,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972.18/61.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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