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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 109.56 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 109.56 and 61.67 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 109.56 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/109.56 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 109.56 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 6,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756.57/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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