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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.21, 108.72 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.21, 108.72 and 65.93 is: 99.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.21 : 108.72 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.21/108.72 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.21x = 108.72 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.21x = 7,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167.91/72.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.26

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