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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.18, 108.48 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.18, 108.48 and 63.27 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.18 : 108.48 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.18/108.48 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.18x = 108.48 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.18x = 6,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863.53/72.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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