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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.51 and 53.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.51 and 53.29 is: 79.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.51 = 53.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.51 = 53.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.51 × 53.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 4,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929.91/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.73

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