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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.77, 85.25 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.77, 85.25 and 37.20 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.77 : 85.25 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.77/85.25 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.77x = 85.25 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.77x = 3,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171.30/61.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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