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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 103.41 and 61.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 103.41 and 61.95 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 103.41 = 61.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/103.41 = 61.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 103.41 × 61.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 6,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406.25/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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