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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.81, 108.62 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.81, 108.62 and 66.31 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.81 : 108.62 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.81/108.62 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.81x = 108.62 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.81x = 7,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.59/72.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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