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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 84.25 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 84.25 and 52.35 is: 72.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 84.25 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/84.25 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 84.25 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 4,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410.49/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.23

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