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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92 and 52.10 is: 77.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 4,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793.20/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.72

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