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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.30, 91.54 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.30, 91.54 and 52.74 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.30 : 91.54 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.30/91.54 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.30x = 91.54 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.30x = 4,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827.82/61.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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