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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.79, 108.96 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.79, 108.96 and 54.46 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.79 : 108.96 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.79/108.96 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.79x = 108.96 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.79x = 5,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933.96/72.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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