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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 85.50 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 85.50 and 56.84 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 85.50 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/85.50 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 85.50 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 4,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859.39/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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