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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 85.39 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 85.39 and 36 is: 49.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 85.39 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/85.39 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 85.39 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 3,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073.95/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.68

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