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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.96 and 52.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.96 and 52.37 is: 78.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.96 = 52.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.96 = 52.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.96 × 52.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 5,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706.24/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.61

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