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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.61 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.61 and 52.65 is: 79.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.61 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.61 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.61 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.92/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.21

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