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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 109.28 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 109.28 and 59.97 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 109.28 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/109.28 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 109.28 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 6,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552.95/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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