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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 84.63 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 84.63 and 53.52 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 84.63 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/84.63 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 84.63 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 4,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529.40/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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