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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 85.14 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 85.14 and 52.02 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 85.14 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/85.14 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 85.14 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428.98/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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