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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 85.26 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 85.26 and 42.11 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 85.26 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/85.26 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 85.26 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 3,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590.02/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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