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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.48, 108.76 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.48, 108.76 and 61.84 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.48 : 108.76 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.48/108.76 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.48x = 108.76 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.48x = 6,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725.72/72.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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