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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.77, 98.69 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.77, 98.69 and 61.37 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.77 : 98.69 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.77/98.69 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.77x = 98.69 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.77x = 6,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056.61/71.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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