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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.42, 100.12 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.42, 100.12 and 67.26 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.42 : 100.12 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.42/100.12 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.42x = 100.12 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.42x = 6,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733.84/72.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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