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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.24, 106.72 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.24, 106.72 and 61 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.24 : 106.72 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.24/106.72 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.24x = 106.72 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.24x = 6,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509.92/77.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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