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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 107.28 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 107.28 and 61.44 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 107.28 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/107.28 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 107.28 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 6,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591.28/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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