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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 84.38 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 84.38 and 52.01 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 84.38 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/84.38 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 84.38 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 4,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388.24/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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