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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.24, 115.36 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.24, 115.36 and 61.16 is: 91.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.24 : 115.36 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.24/115.36 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.24x = 115.36 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.24x = 7,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.42/77.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.34

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