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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 85.16 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 85.16 and 59.60 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 85.16 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/85.16 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 85.16 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 5,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075.54/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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