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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 85.26 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 85.26 and 54.52 is: 75.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 85.26 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/85.26 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 85.26 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 4,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648.38/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.24

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