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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 107.96 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 107.96 and 62.01 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 107.96 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/107.96 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 107.96 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 6,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694.29/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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