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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 84.65 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 84.65 and 60.21 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 84.65 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/84.65 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 84.65 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096.48/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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