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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.86, 114.32 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.86, 114.32 and 61 is: 84.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.86 : 114.32 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.86/114.32 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.86x = 114.32 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.86x = 6,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973.52/82.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.16

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