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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.93, 115.97 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.93, 115.97 and 61.88 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.93 : 115.97 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.93/115.97 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.93x = 115.97 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.93x = 7,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.33/83.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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