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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 85 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 85 and 59.70 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 85 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/85 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 85 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 5,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074.50/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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