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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 84.62 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 84.62 and 55.71 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 84.62 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/84.62 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 84.62 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 4,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714.18/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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