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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 85.14 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 85.14 and 37.15 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 85.14 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/85.14 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 85.14 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 3,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.53/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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