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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 84.96 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 84.96 and 60.84 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 84.96 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/84.96 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 84.96 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 5,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.97/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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