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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.10, 84.26 and 51.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.10, 84.26 and 51.92 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.10 : 84.26 = 51.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.10/84.26 = 51.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.10x = 84.26 × 51.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.10x = 4,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374.36/61.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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