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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.42, 84.76 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.42, 84.76 and 33.79 is: 46.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.42 : 84.76 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.42/84.76 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.42x = 84.76 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.42x = 2,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864.22/61.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.63

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