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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 85.12 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 85.12 and 59.08 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 85.12 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/85.12 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 85.12 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 5,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.89/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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