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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 108.81 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 108.81 and 59.75 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 108.81 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/108.81 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 108.81 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 6,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500.85/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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