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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 84.95 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 84.95 and 60.41 is: 83.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 84.95 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/84.95 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 84.95 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 5,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.97/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.27

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