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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 85.62 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 85.62 and 59.73 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 85.62 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/85.62 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 85.62 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 5,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114.08/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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