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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 84.75 and 39.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 84.75 and 39.59 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 84.75 = 39.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/84.75 = 39.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 84.75 × 39.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 3,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355.00/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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