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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.77, 84.99 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.77, 84.99 and 57.72 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.77 : 84.99 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.77/84.99 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.77x = 84.99 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.77x = 4,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.62/61.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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