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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 93.12 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 93.12 and 52.92 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 93.12 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/93.12 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 93.12 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 4,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927.91/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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