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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.24, 107.84 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.24, 107.84 and 61.44 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.24 : 107.84 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.24/107.84 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.24x = 107.84 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.24x = 6,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625.69/72.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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