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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 85.38 and 51.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 85.38 and 51.01 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 85.38 = 51.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/85.38 = 51.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 85.38 × 51.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 4,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.81/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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