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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 85.54 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 85.54 and 37.41 is: 51.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 85.54 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/85.54 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 85.54 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 3,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200.05/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.64

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