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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 85.37 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 85.37 and 37.32 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 85.37 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/85.37 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 85.37 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.01/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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