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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 85.55 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 85.55 and 41.27 is: 56.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 85.55 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/85.55 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 85.55 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 3,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530.01/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.97

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