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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.69, 92.67 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.69, 92.67 and 52.57 is: 78.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.69 : 92.67 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.69/92.67 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.69x = 92.67 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.69x = 4,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871.66/61.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.97

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