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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 92.96 and 52.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 92.96 and 52.42 is: 78.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 92.96 = 52.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/92.96 = 52.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 92.96 × 52.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 4,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872.96/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.63

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