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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 85.07 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 85.07 and 39.85 is: 54.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 85.07 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/85.07 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 85.07 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 3,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.93/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.97

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