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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 85.20 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 85.20 and 52.52 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 85.20 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/85.20 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 85.20 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 4,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474.70/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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