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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.79, 108.92 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.79, 108.92 and 43.91 is: 65.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.79 : 108.92 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.79/108.92 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.79x = 108.92 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.79x = 4,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.46/72.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.71

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