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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.52, 108.76 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.52, 108.76 and 63.52 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.52 : 108.76 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.52/108.76 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.52x = 108.76 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.52x = 6,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908.44/72.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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