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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.30, 115.63 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.30, 115.63 and 61.05 is: 91.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.30 : 115.63 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.30/115.63 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.30x = 115.63 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.30x = 7,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.49/77.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.32

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