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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.50 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.50 and 52.57 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.50 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.50 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.50 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 4,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442.17/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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