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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 108.88 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 108.88 and 70.79 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 108.88 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/108.88 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 108.88 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 7,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707.62/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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