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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.11, 108.20 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.11, 108.20 and 62.59 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.11 : 108.20 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.11/108.20 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.11x = 108.20 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.11x = 6,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772.24/72.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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