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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 109.01 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 109.01 and 61.83 is: 92.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 109.01 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/109.01 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 109.01 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 6,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,740.09/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.55

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