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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 85.40 and 51.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 85.40 and 51.57 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 85.40 = 51.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/85.40 = 51.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 85.40 × 51.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 4,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.08/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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