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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 84.80 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 84.80 and 35.56 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 84.80 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/84.80 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 84.80 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 3,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015.49/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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