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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.73, 92.48 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.73, 92.48 and 52.16 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.73 : 92.48 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.73/92.48 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.73x = 92.48 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.73x = 4,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.03/61.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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