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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 85.26 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 85.26 and 61.02 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 85.26 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/85.26 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 85.26 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 5,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202.57/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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