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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.39, 92.55 and 51.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.39, 92.55 and 51.32 is: 77.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.39 : 92.55 = 51.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.39/92.55 = 51.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.39x = 92.55 × 51.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.39x = 4,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749.67/61.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.37

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