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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.58, 98.77 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.58, 98.77 and 61.76 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.58 : 98.77 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.58/98.77 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.58x = 98.77 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.58x = 6,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099.23/71.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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