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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.64 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.64 and 54.72 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.64 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.64 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.64 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 5,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890.06/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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