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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.39, 108.44 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.39, 108.44 and 54.37 is: 81.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.39 : 108.44 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.39/108.44 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.39x = 108.44 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.39x = 5,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,895.88/72.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.45

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