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