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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.86, 109.47 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.86, 109.47 and 61.52 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.86 : 109.47 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.86/109.47 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.86x = 109.47 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.86x = 6,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734.59/72.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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