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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 105.85 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 105.85 and 61.22 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 105.85 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/105.85 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 105.85 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 6,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480.48/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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