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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.81, 100.04 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.81, 100.04 and 65.52 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.81 : 100.04 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.81/100.04 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.81x = 100.04 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.81x = 6,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554.29/72.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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