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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 84.63 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 84.63 and 52.14 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 84.63 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/84.63 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 84.63 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 4,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412.61/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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