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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 92.27 and 52.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 92.27 and 52.67 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 92.27 = 52.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/92.27 = 52.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 92.27 × 52.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 4,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860.22/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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