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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 85.32 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 85.32 and 60.48 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 85.32 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/85.32 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 85.32 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 5,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160.15/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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