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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.15, 108.42 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.15, 108.42 and 63.66 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.15 : 108.42 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.15/108.42 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.15x = 108.42 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.15x = 6,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902.02/72.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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