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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 92.89 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 92.89 and 52.87 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 92.89 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/92.89 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 92.89 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.09/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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