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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 84.93 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 84.93 and 59.47 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 84.93 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/84.93 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 84.93 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 5,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.69/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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