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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.41, 84.77 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.41, 84.77 and 42 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.41 : 84.77 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.41/84.77 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.41x = 84.77 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.41x = 3,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560.34/61.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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