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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 84.76 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 84.76 and 36.87 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 84.76 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/84.76 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 84.76 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 3,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.10/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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