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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 85.47 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 85.47 and 39.79 is: 54.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 85.47 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/85.47 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 85.47 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 3,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400.91/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.93

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