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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.70 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.70 and 52.35 is: 78.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.70 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.70 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.70 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852.85/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.53

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