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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.44, 105.38 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.44, 105.38 and 61.88 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.44 : 105.38 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.44/105.38 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.44x = 105.38 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.44x = 6,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520.91/76.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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