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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.73, 92.62 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.73, 92.62 and 53.22 is: 79.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.73 : 92.62 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.73/92.62 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.73x = 92.62 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.73x = 4,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929.24/61.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.86

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