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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.47 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.47 and 52.79 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.47 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.47 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.47 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 4,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881.49/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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