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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.52, 84.90 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.52, 84.90 and 33.89 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.52 : 84.90 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.52/84.90 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.52x = 84.90 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.52x = 2,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.67/61.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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