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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.60, 100.68 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.60, 100.68 and 65.40 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.60 : 100.68 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.60/100.68 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.60x = 100.68 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.60x = 6,584.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584.47/72.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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