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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 84.94 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 84.94 and 59.93 is: 82.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 84.94 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/84.94 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 84.94 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 5,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090.45/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.58

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