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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 85.46 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 85.46 and 52.74 is: 72.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 85.46 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/85.46 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 85.46 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507.16/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.71

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