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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 84.98 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 84.98 and 53.86 is: 74.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 84.98 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/84.98 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 84.98 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 4,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577.02/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.23

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