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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.44, 118.01 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.44, 118.01 and 61 is: 84.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.44 : 118.01 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.44/118.01 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.44x = 118.01 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.44x = 7,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198.61/85.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.25

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