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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 84.83 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 84.83 and 59.83 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 84.83 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/84.83 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 84.83 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 5,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074.87/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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