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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.34, 108 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.34, 108 and 66.28 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.34 : 108 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.34/108 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.34x = 108 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.34x = 7,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158.24/72.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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