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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 85.39 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 85.39 and 37.33 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 85.39 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/85.39 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 85.39 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.61/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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