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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 100.44 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 100.44 and 43.68 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 100.44 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/100.44 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 100.44 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 4,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386.72/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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