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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.73, 85.10 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.73, 85.10 and 54.44 is: 75.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.73 : 85.10 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.73/85.10 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.73x = 85.10 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.73x = 4,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632.15/61.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.04

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