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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 85.50 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 85.50 and 52.56 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 85.50 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/85.50 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 85.50 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 4,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493.88/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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