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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 85.25 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 85.25 and 55.17 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 85.25 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/85.25 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 85.25 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 4,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.97/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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