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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 109.80 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 109.80 and 71.84 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 109.80 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/109.80 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 109.80 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 7,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887.48/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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