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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 92.22 and 52.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 92.22 and 52.98 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 92.22 = 52.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/92.22 = 52.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 92.22 × 52.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 4,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.82/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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