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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.30, 108.44 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.30, 108.44 and 61.47 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.30 : 108.44 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.30/108.44 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.30x = 108.44 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.30x = 6,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665.73/72.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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