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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.62 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.62 and 72.48 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.62 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.62 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.62 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 27,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.30/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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