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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.30, 99.78 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.30, 99.78 and 54.84 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.30 : 99.78 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.30/99.78 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.30x = 99.78 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.30x = 5,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471.94/72.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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