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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 108.84 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 108.84 and 63.56 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 108.84 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/108.84 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 108.84 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 6,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917.87/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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