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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 85.40 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 85.40 and 52.11 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 85.40 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/85.40 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 85.40 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 4,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450.19/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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