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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 85.52 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 85.52 and 37.45 is: 51.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 85.52 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/85.52 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 85.52 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 3,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202.72/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.67

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