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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 85.18 and 39.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 85.18 and 39.64 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 85.18 = 39.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/85.18 = 39.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 85.18 × 39.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 3,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.54/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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