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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.62, 98.84 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.62, 98.84 and 61.25 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.62 : 98.84 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.62/98.84 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.62x = 98.84 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.62x = 6,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053.15/71.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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