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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.86, 92.80 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.86, 92.80 and 52.90 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.86 : 92.80 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.86/92.80 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.86x = 92.80 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.86x = 4,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909.18/61.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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