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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 108.83 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 108.83 and 72.30 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 108.83 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/108.83 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 108.83 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 7,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867.64/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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