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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.82, 85.30 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.82, 85.30 and 39.96 is: 55.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.82 : 85.30 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.82/85.30 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.82x = 85.30 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.82x = 3,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408.59/61.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.14

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