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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 109.04 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 109.04 and 60.65 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 109.04 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/109.04 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 109.04 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 6,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612.43/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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