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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 408.07 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 408.07 and 79.67 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 408.07 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/408.07 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 408.07 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 32,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.94/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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