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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 85.21 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 85.21 and 34.11 is: 47.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 85.21 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/85.21 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 85.21 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 2,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.51/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.08

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