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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.39, 85.15 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.39, 85.15 and 59.33 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.39 : 85.15 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.39/85.15 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.39x = 85.15 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.39x = 5,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052.24/61.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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