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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.93, 104.82 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.93, 104.82 and 61.41 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.93 : 104.82 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.93/104.82 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.93x = 104.82 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.93x = 6,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437.00/75.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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