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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 85.52 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 85.52 and 37.42 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 85.52 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/85.52 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 85.52 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 3,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199.82/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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