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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 99.72 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 99.72 and 61.39 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 99.72 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/99.72 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 99.72 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 6,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,121.81/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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