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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.85, 85.25 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.85, 85.25 and 58.97 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.85 : 85.25 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.85/85.25 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.85x = 85.25 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.85x = 5,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026.83/61.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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