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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 84.77 and 39.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 84.77 and 39.56 is: 54.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 84.77 = 39.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/84.77 = 39.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 84.77 × 39.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 3,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.30/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.61

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