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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.11, 92.16 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.11, 92.16 and 52.20 is: 78.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.11 : 92.16 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.11/92.16 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.11x = 92.16 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.11x = 4,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810.75/61.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.72

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