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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.42, 84.70 and 39.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.42, 84.70 and 39.60 is: 54.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.42 : 84.70 = 39.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.42/84.70 = 39.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.42x = 84.70 × 39.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.42x = 3,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354.12/61.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.61

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