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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.91, 110.38 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.91, 110.38 and 61.72 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.91 : 110.38 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.91/110.38 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.91x = 110.38 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.91x = 6,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812.10/79.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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