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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 84.48 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 84.48 and 52.22 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 84.48 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/84.48 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 84.48 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 4,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411.55/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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