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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.45, 92.16 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.45, 92.16 and 51.82 is: 77.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.45 : 92.16 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.45/92.16 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.45x = 92.16 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.45x = 4,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775.50/61.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.72

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