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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 84.98 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 84.98 and 57.18 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 84.98 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/84.98 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 84.98 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 4,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859.62/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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