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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.74, 100.39 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.74, 100.39 and 52 is: 71.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.74 : 100.39 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.74/100.39 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.74x = 100.39 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.74x = 5,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220.28/72.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.77

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