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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.52, 84.94 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.52, 84.94 and 54.69 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.52 : 84.94 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.52/84.94 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.52x = 84.94 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.52x = 4,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645.23/61.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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