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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 109.35 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 109.35 and 68.82 is: 103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 109.35 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/109.35 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 109.35 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 7,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525.47/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.40

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