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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.61, 85.03 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.61, 85.03 and 58.88 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.61 : 85.03 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.61/85.03 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.61x = 85.03 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.61x = 5,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006.48/61.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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