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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.39, 92.13 and 57.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.39, 92.13 and 57.52 is: 86.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.39 : 92.13 = 57.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.39/92.13 = 57.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.39x = 92.13 × 57.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.39x = 5,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299.32/61.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.32

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