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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 84.93 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 84.93 and 52.86 is: 72.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 84.93 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/84.93 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 84.93 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489.40/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.93

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