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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 83.97 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 83.97 and 56.52 is: 77.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 83.97 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/83.97 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 83.97 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 4,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745.98/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.32

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