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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.49, 92.52 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.49, 92.52 and 51.93 is: 78.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.49 : 92.52 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.49/92.52 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.49x = 92.52 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.49x = 4,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804.56/61.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.13

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