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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 85.08 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 85.08 and 60.39 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 85.08 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/85.08 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 85.08 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138.21/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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