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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 85.35 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 85.35 and 41.11 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 85.35 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/85.35 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 85.35 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 3,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508.74/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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