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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.77, 92.44 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.77, 92.44 and 52.66 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.77 : 92.44 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.77/92.44 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.77x = 92.44 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.77x = 4,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867.89/61.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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