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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 85.44 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 85.44 and 61.60 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 85.44 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/85.44 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 85.44 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 5,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263.10/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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