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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 84.84 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 84.84 and 59.78 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 84.84 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/84.84 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 84.84 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 5,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071.74/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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