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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 85.26 and 37.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 85.26 and 37.23 is: 51.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 85.26 = 37.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/85.26 = 37.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 85.26 × 37.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.05/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.36

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