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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 84.54 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 84.54 and 52.73 is: 72.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 84.54 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/84.54 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 84.54 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 4,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.65/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.53

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