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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.55, 84.93 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.55, 84.93 and 39.43 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.55 : 84.93 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.55/84.93 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.55x = 84.93 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.55x = 3,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348.37/61.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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