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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.07, 108.27 and 44.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.07, 108.27 and 44.73 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.07 : 108.27 = 44.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.07/108.27 = 44.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.07x = 108.27 × 44.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.07x = 4,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.92/72.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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