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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.61, 84.99 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.61, 84.99 and 37.04 is: 51.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.61 : 84.99 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.61/84.99 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.61x = 84.99 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.61x = 3,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.03/61.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.10

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