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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 84.95 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 84.95 and 35.71 is: 49.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 84.95 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/84.95 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 84.95 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 3,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033.39/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.26

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