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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 84.78 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 84.78 and 52.35 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 84.78 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/84.78 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 84.78 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 4,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438.23/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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