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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.51, 107.88 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.51, 107.88 and 72.27 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.51 : 107.88 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.51/107.88 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.51x = 107.88 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.51x = 7,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796.49/72.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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