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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 84.75 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 84.75 and 60.72 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 84.75 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/84.75 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 84.75 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146.02/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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