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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 84.12 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 84.12 and 52.29 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 84.12 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/84.12 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 84.12 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 4,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398.37/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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