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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 85.19 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 85.19 and 39.91 is: 55.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 85.19 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/85.19 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 85.19 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 3,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.82/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.07

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