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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 85.23 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 85.23 and 52.53 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 85.23 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/85.23 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 85.23 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 4,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477.13/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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