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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 84.84 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 84.84 and 59.18 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 84.84 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/84.84 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 84.84 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 5,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020.11/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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