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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 98.73 and 69.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 98.73 and 69.80 is: 95.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 98.73 = 69.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/98.73 = 69.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 98.73 × 69.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 6,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890.86/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.54

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