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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.60, 85 and 37.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.60, 85 and 37.05 is: 51.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.60 : 85 = 37.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.60/85 = 37.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.60x = 85 × 37.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.60x = 3,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149.25/61.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.12

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