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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 100.36 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 100.36 and 65.80 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 100.36 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/100.36 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 100.36 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 6,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603.69/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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