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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.67, 100.31 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.67, 100.31 and 43.57 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.67 : 100.31 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.67/100.31 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.67x = 100.31 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.67x = 4,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370.51/72.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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