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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 92.61 and 51.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 92.61 and 51.53 is: 77.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 92.61 = 51.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/92.61 = 51.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 92.61 × 51.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 4,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771.73/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.23

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