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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 92.52 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 92.52 and 44.52 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 92.52 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/92.52 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 92.52 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 4,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118.99/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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