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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.15, 108.36 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.15, 108.36 and 52.04 is: 78.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.15 : 108.36 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.15/108.36 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.15x = 108.36 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.15x = 5,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638.51/72.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.15

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