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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.03, 107.73 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.03, 107.73 and 54.72 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.03 : 107.73 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.03/107.73 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.03x = 107.73 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.03x = 5,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894.99/72.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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