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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.92, 102.89 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.92, 102.89 and 61.72 is: 84.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.92 : 102.89 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.92/102.89 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.92x = 102.89 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.92x = 6,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350.37/74.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.76

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