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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.17 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.17 and 52.39 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.17 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.17 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.17 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 4,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.90/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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