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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 85.19 and 52.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 85.19 and 52.43 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 85.19 = 52.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/85.19 = 52.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 85.19 × 52.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 4,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466.51/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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