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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.62, 84.78 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.62, 84.78 and 56.04 is: 77.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.62 : 84.78 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.62/84.78 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.62x = 84.78 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.62x = 4,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751.07/61.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.10

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