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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 92.23 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 92.23 and 52.76 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 92.23 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/92.23 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 92.23 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 4,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865.33/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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