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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 84.98 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 84.98 and 42.19 is: 58.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 84.98 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/84.98 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 84.98 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 3,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585.20/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.18

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