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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 109.55 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 109.55 and 63.96 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 109.55 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/109.55 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 109.55 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 7,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006.50/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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