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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 85.07 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 85.07 and 52.51 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 85.07 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/85.07 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 85.07 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 4,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466.76/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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