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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 408.57 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 408.57 and 66.95 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 408.57 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/408.57 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 408.57 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 27,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351.72/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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