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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.38, 108.48 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.38, 108.48 and 61.58 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.38 : 108.48 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.38/108.48 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.38x = 108.48 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.38x = 6,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680.20/72.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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