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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 85 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 85 and 57.26 is: 78.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 85 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/85 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 85 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 4,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867.10/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.90

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