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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 85.53 and 37.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 85.53 and 37.43 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 85.53 = 37.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/85.53 = 37.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 85.53 × 37.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 3,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.42/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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