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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.55, 92.33 and 52.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.55, 92.33 and 52.98 is: 79.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.55 : 92.33 = 52.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.55/92.33 = 52.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.55x = 92.33 × 52.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.55x = 4,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891.38/61.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.48

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