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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 92.18 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 92.18 and 52.22 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 92.18 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/92.18 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 92.18 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 4,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814.00/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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