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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.41, 84.60 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.41, 84.60 and 42.96 is: 59.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.41 : 84.60 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.41/84.60 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.41x = 84.60 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.41x = 3,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634.42/61.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.18

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