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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 108.60 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 108.60 and 67.41 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 108.60 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/108.60 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 108.60 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 7,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320.73/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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