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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 108 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 108 and 52.79 is: 79.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 108 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/108 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 108 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 5,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700.78/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.08

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