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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 85.02 and 37.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 85.02 and 37.06 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 85.02 = 37.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/85.02 = 37.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 85.02 × 37.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 3,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.84/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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